Chapter 25 Seven Thousand Mianmian, truly the style of a young master.
Upon hearing this, Xingmian immediately guessed that Ayao must have told Chen Ma about the coffee shop incident.
His eyes were dark. "I know. Just pretend you don't know, Aunt Chen. Don't let my dad know. Also, tell Yao-ge not to tell anyone else. Everyone in the family except you is my dad's man."
“Of course I know that, young master. Don’t worry, only Yao and I know about this. But you should still be careful. After all, we’ve been in Mushui City for so many years. The young master is used to it, and so are we. Given the master’s temperament, he definitely won’t turn a blind eye if he hears even a little bit of something.”
"Um."
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The driver dropped him off at the entrance of Huainan Alley, just like every day.
Huainan Lane is narrow and crowded, and there are many stray animals. It would be very inconvenient for Uncle Yang to drive his car in. Most importantly, Xingmian does not want to attract attention.
So he always got off at the alley entrance and walked a bit to school.
That's why he discovered the Tian Tian Lai Supermarket next to the school, where there was a woman whose every smile and gesture could touch his heartstrings.
He used to eat breakfast at home, but he would eat less when he thought about going to the supermarket to buy bread. It wasn't really for the bread, but so that he could see her every day. Later, Boss Xu actually suggested that he eat breakfast and dinner at the supermarket, which he was happy to do, as this would give him a more legitimate reason to see her every day.
He originally took tutoring classes in a place close to his home in Xicheng. Later, in order to see her on weekends, he specifically found a training class near Huainan Lane. Later, he was not satisfied with just taking classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and he also wanted to see her in the evenings. So he found a calligraphy interest class near Huainan Lane, and he had a reasonable excuse to come here.
To this day, I see her twice a day, each time for half an hour to forty minutes.
Barely satisfactory.
But desires always tend to grow stronger.
Before, the two had no interaction, and he was content to see her every day; later, when their paths crossed, he hoped his sister would continue to care for him; then, when his sister cared about him and cooked for him every day, he wanted to possess her and hoped that she would only cook for him forever; finally, he not only wanted to kiss her but also wanted to marry her and be with her forever, and he couldn't tolerate any other man appearing around her.
The truth is—
"Breakfast is on the table." After saying this, Xu Zhiyu sat behind the cashier without moving.
He silently lowered his eyes.
What my sister meant was that he would be eating alone today, and she wouldn't be eating with him.
Oh well, as long as she's happy, that's all that matters.
Xingmian went upstairs, took photos before eating as usual, and then ate quietly.
It's okay, there's still time.
He hasn't graduated yet, and in the Lin family, matters concerning his own relationship are too sensitive right now. There's still time; he can wait for his sister until she breaks up with that Chen Siqing.
Contemplative and clear-headed...
How awful! When will he finally disappear from my sister's life?
After finishing his meal, Xingmian cleaned up the table and utensils. It seemed that business at the supermarket wasn't as good as before, and his sister was a little worried about it. Before he left, he bought some things and specifically told her to pack each item separately.
While pretending, Ayu couldn't suppress her curiosity, but she still refrained from asking any questions.
Ah Qing said she would be taking a long vacation in a few days, and I would come to the supermarket to help her mind the store. Xing Mian would definitely come to the store at that time, so I must not let Ah Qing see any problems between me and Xing Mian!
Xu Zhiyu didn't ask anything, but Lin Xingmian asked her worriedly before leaving:
"The final exams are in two days. After the exams, there will be a parent-teacher conference the day the results are released. My sister promised to go. Are you still going?"
"Oh, I remember. Was it the afternoon of July 12th?"
"Yes, 3 p.m. on July 12. It's okay if you come a little earlier."
"Okay, I understand. I won't forget what I promised you."
"Thank you, sister."
Seeing him carrying so many paper bags, Ayu hesitated to speak. She wanted to tell him that Aqing was coming to the store in a couple of days, but she was afraid that Xingmian might say something inappropriate and cause a conflict between them. However, after thinking about it, she realized that she had been rather cold to Xingmian lately. Aqing coming to the store was her business and had nothing to do with him. He had been quite well-behaved lately after her impulsive mistake last time, and she should know that he wouldn't cause any trouble.
Xingmian stopped at the door.
But Xu Zhiyu didn't call him or say a word, so he didn't turn around and continued to leave.
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The weather is nice today; the sun is shining brightly but not scorching.
The air on campus is fresh. The sturdy banyan trees under the teaching building are lush and leafy. Several clumps of small bamboo are planted in the flower bed. The bamboo stalks are slender and clustered together, slightly taller than a person, with a beautiful clump shape and lovely color.
Behind the teaching building are two symmetrical, towering camphor trees with intertwined roots, some over a hundred years old.
Under the camphor tree, piles of fruits and snacks are stacked, and red water chestnuts hang from the branches. Before important exams, students come to worship devoutly.
The boy gave Shang Qi the little things he bought from Tian Tian Lai Supermarket that day, and then told her about his plans. Shang Qi happily accepted the task and carried it out.
During break, he piled the paper bags containing small gifts on the podium and announced loudly:
"There's an event going on recently. This is Lin... no, everyone's been working hard lately because of the upcoming final exams. Everyone can come here to get a small gift. Look for this bag. If you go to Tian Tian Lai Supermarket and buy something again, you can come back to me and get ten yuan."
After Shang Qi finished speaking, there was a murmur of dismay in the class.
"Oh? Is there such a good thing?"
"Yes, yes, it's basically a freebie event, but there's a requirement: you absolutely have to buy things from Tiantianlai Supermarket. It's based on the number of times you buy, no matter how many times, as long as you buy, I'll give you money! We're all classmates, so don't try to cheat us. Remember to keep your receipts; they have dates and details on them, which means each receipt is worth ten yuan."
"Holy crap!!"
"Is it really that good??" One of the students, quick-witted, immediately brightened up.
"If I buy something for one dollar, will the receipt still show ten dollars? Wouldn't that be making nine dollars in one go? That's a huge profit!"
This student's words instantly enlightened the others.
The students, who were originally exhausted from the test papers, immediately became interested.
One female student asked excitedly, "Can it only be students from our own class? My best friend is from the class next door. Can students from other classes participate?"
Shang Qi placed his hands on the lectern: "Sure! Of course! The more people, the better! Listen up, there's more to it. On the bill, orders under 50 yuan are 10 yuan; 50-100 yuan is 20 yuan; 100-150 yuan is 30 yuan, and so on with no upper limit. But!!! No returns allowed!!"
"Yay!!"
"This is like a windfall! Shang Qi, do you guys have a partnership with the owner of Tian Tian Lai Supermarket? You're really that capable!"
"Oh, I've shopped at that supermarket before. It's a really lovely little supermarket. The owner just graduated from university and is a very beautiful woman!"
The two girls huddled together and calculated: "Each receipt is ten yuan, ten receipts would be a hundred yuan. If we only buy one yuan's worth of items each time, we can make ninety yuan in ten transactions..."
"Tell me, tell me, is that Boss Xu stupid? Isn't this just giving away money for nothing? How much money is he giving away?"
"Yeah. I really don't understand, does she really make any money from this kind of promotion? Is she sure the supermarket won't go bankrupt? Hahaha..."
"Hey, what do you mean by 'businessman'? They always say, 'You think you've made a profit, but the businessman will never let himself lose money!'"
"Yeah, I don't know what kind of new business strategy it is, but we can really make money from this!"
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This activity indeed sparked a heated discussion among the students, who were already bursting with excitement and couldn't wait to go to the supermarket to buy things!
Just as Lin Xingmian had predicted.
The Lin family has no shortage of money, so if a little bit of money can relieve her troubles, he would be more than willing.
This matter has become a topic of discussion, and some clever students have even figured out how to make money and gain greater profits through this activity.
For example, you could buy goods from a supermarket, then resell them online or sell them to classmates in other classes, and then make a fortune by exchanging the bills.
The room was filled with a noisy chatter, and Shang Qi hadn't finished speaking. He slammed his fist on the blackboard to draw the students' attention back, and the classroom quieted down. He cupped his hands around his mouth:
"Most importantly, this activity has a time limit; it ends before our summer vacation begins!!"
"Okay!! Got it!"
"Roger that! Thanks, Boss!"
"Wuhu, Brother Shang has a wide network of connections. Our class is so lucky to have you!"
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"Young Master Lin, are you satisfied with how I handled things?"
After the announcement was made, Shang Qi returned to his seat and obsequiously asked the person in front of him.
Lin Xingmian gave a slight smile. "I'll treat you to a meal sometime."
“Young Master, Eldest Young Master, you know I’ve never cared about those gluttonous desires.” He put both hands on the table, his eyebrows furrowed, and his eyes looked pitiful. “Didn’t Huai Sang cheat on his test and get a few extra points recently? His mom rewarded him with two thousand, and he bought a slightly worn-out M4 with a special print. That idiot! He knows I love prints the most, and he knows I can’t afford it, yet he’s always showing off in front of me!”
"I don't play CS." Xingmian was unhappy again, remembering her sister's coldness that morning.
Although he doesn't play these games, these are the kinds of topics that guys inevitably talk about when they get together. He doesn't play them, but he understands them.
He touched the paper bag in the table frame and said casually, "If you like it, then buy it. He bought a slightly worn one, so you buy a brand new one. How much is a set of printed ones together?"
Shang Qi couldn't believe what he was hearing; he felt like he was about to faint.
"You mean a set?" He counted on his fingers, looking blank. "M4, Desert Eagle, USP, the current price, all together, is around five thousand..."
Xingmian glanced at the time; there were still five minutes before class.
He pulled his phone out of his pocket, quickly tapped four 6s on the transfer screen with Shang Qi.
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Author's note: I can't stand it, you have too much money to spend, can I have some?
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